JVA (Coffee Holding Co) Net-Net Working Capital: $1.38 (As of Apr. 2026)

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JVA Coffee Holding Co Inc JVA
72 GF Score
Price $3.52
GF Value $4.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Coffee Holding Co Net-Net Working Capital?

Coffee Holding Co JVA +0.57% 72 Net-Net Working Capital is $1.38 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates JVA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 659 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Coffee Holding Co ranks better than 80.42% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.38.

The industry rank for Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

JVA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
80.42% of 659 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.8 vs JVA: 2.55

Coffee Holding Co  (NAS:JVA) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Coffee Holding Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Coffee Holding Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Coffee Holding Co Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Coffee Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.02 0.00 1.48 0.97

Coffee Holding Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 0.05 0.97 1.22 1.38

JVA vs BRLS, DTEAF, HRGN: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Coffee Holding Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Coffee Holding Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coffee Holding Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coffee Holding Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Coffee Holding Co Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(0.702+0.75 * 12.093+0.5 * 20.446-14.467
-0-0)/5.709
=0.97

Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(2.323+0.75 * 7.814+0.5 * 19.545-10.07
-0-0)/5.709
=1.38

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $1.38 mean?
Coffee Holding Co (JVA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $1.38 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Coffee Holding Co According to the industry distribution chart, Coffee Holding Co ranks #129 out of 659 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Coffee Holding Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.80. Coffee Holding Co's value of $1.38 is 79.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coffee Holding Co ranks #129 out of 659 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coffee Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coffee Holding Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to BRLS and DTEAF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Coffee Holding Co ranks #129 out of 659 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Coffee Holding Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.80. Coffee Holding Co's value of $1.38 is 79.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.80, based on 659 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Coffee Holding Co's current Net-Net Working Capital of $1.38 is 79.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Coffee Holding Co For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coffee Holding Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coffee Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coffee Holding Co (JVA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $3.52 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.38 and 79.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.80. Coffee Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Coffee Holding Co (JVA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $1.38 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Coffee Holding Co (JVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coffee Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.52 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08. GuruFocus considers Coffee Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JVA:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $1.38
  • GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $3.52 (13.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#129 of 659)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Coffee Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges E6U:Germany
Address 3475 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, USA, 10314
Coffee Holding Co Inc is engaged in wholesale coffee operations, including manufacturing, roasting, packaging, marketing, and distributing roasted and blended coffees for privately labeled accounts and its brands, and it sells green coffee. The Company also manufactures and sells coffee roasters. Its products include wholesale green coffee, private-label coffee, and branded coffee. The company sells its coffee products throughout the United States, Canada, and certain Asian countries. The group's services are Custom Blending, Food Service Programs, and Private Label Services.
72GF Score

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